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Snow hits Pa., makes some morning commutes messy

The Associated Press

Updated:
01/21/2014 11:47:48 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA—The city of Philadelphia is dismissing employees early due to the approaching storm that has led to school closures and early dismissals and reduced speeds on portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Officials said nonessential employees are being dismissed as of 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the same time Philadelphia public school employees are being dismissed.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the storm, which is expected to drop 8 to 12 inches of snow on Philadelphia, and a wind chill advisory has been issued for Wednesday morning.

The turnpike has reduced speed limits to 45 mph between the Blue Mountain and Morgantown exits, and drivers are urged to reduce speeds elsewhere on the turnpike as well.